As a member of the Central Kane County TRIAD, I learn about the crazy, ‘new’ scams that unscrupulous people try to pull on our elders.  This events leave our seniors SCARED, SCAMMED, AND SUSPICIOUS…. how about trading in those ‘S’ words for SMART, SECURE, SAFE?   The purpose and goals of TRIAD:

• To increase awareness of crimes against senior citizens.  
• To sponsor programs for senior citizens to reduce fear of crime and educate older citizens about preventive measures they can take to protect themselves.  
• To emphasize the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of senior citizens as crimes.  
• To improve communication and understanding between seniors and law enforcement.  
• To improve communication and understanding of the different roles of elder abuse agencies, and other appropriate organizations.

Check in with The Senior Site often to learn about new ’scams’ as well as our efforts to educate through TRIAD. 

www.kanecountytriad.com for more info.